Sentinel - Flight and Ground Test Deputy Manager 3 - 18903
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Flight and Ground Test Deputy Manager 3 to support the Sentinel – Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program at Vandenberg SFB, California. The position serves as deputy to the Flight and Ground Test Director - Vandenberg Site Leader for flight and ground test matters and may offer relocation assistance. The deputy helps oversee Launch Site Systems software; launch-site data and instrumentation definition and development; data acquisition; telemetry and range-asset coordination; test and flight-hardware integration; MGSE and EGSE; and facilities definition and sustainment for developmental flight and ground testing across multiple launch facilities. The role develops a tactical flight and ground test approach from the director’s strategic vision and leads the team in executing it, meeting customer SOW requirements, USSF regulations, and company objectives within budget and schedule constraints. This is a full-time position with a standard 9/80 schedule: employees work nine-hour days Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off. Travel is approximately 10%.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and at least 8 years of experience in IPT and/or program management supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers; or a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline and at least 6 years of that experience.
- Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at the time of application, current and within scope, and ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period as determined by the company.
- Experience with launch control center (LCC) or integrated hardware testing operations, including data acquisition, instrumentation, and control systems software.
- Strong time-management and project-management skills and a proven record of meeting aggressive schedules.
- U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring a government clearance.
Nice To Haves
- At least 3 years of direct experience leading large multidisciplinary teams.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Systems Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
- Prior experience with launch vehicle integration, testing, and flight from a USSF installation.
- Advanced understanding of instrumentation, data acquisition, and control systems software applications in a remote application.
- Familiarity with AFSPCMAN-91710.
- Experience in requirements verification and test planning in an MBSE environment.
- Experience in program execution and demonstrated ability to meet technical, cost, and schedule milestones.
- At least 5 years of direct experience leading large teams, projects, or programs to successful goal attainment.
- Ability to build trusted relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally, in writing, and through presentations across all organizational levels.
- Prior experience in system-level testing environments and test execution efforts.
- Experience with risk, issue, and opportunity management.
- Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience.
- Ability to lead complex programs spanning engineering, business, contracts, law, supply chain, production, and mission/quality assurance disciplines.
Responsibilities
- Serve as deputy to the Flight and Ground Test Director - Vandenberg Site Leader for flight and ground test matters.
- Help oversee Launch Site Systems software; launch-site data and instrumentation definition and development; data acquisition; telemetry and range-asset coordination; test and flight-hardware integration; MGSE and EGSE; and facilities definition and sustainment across multiple launch facilities.
- Develop the flight and ground test tactical approach based on the director’s strategic vision and lead the team in executing it.
- Lead flight and ground test efforts to meet customer SOW requirements, USSF regulations, and company objectives within budget and schedule constraints.
- Help manage a cross-functional leadership team and organization comprising systems, test, software, mechanical, and electrical engineers, among others.
- Organize and manage geographically diverse, multidisciplinary teams working on Integrated Functional Capabilities (IFC) and flight test campaigns.
- Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing multiple tasks and managing time and projects against aggressive schedules.
- Communicate and present effectively to program management, technical leaders and peers, and customers.
- Manage risks and opportunities.
- Manage cost and schedule using the Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
- Support change and configuration management, including Technical Review Boards and Configuration Control Boards.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k)
- Educational assistance
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs and Work/Life Solutions
- Paid time off
- Health and wellness resources
- Employee discounts
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus depending on the position
- Company-paid holidays
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
